- Oncura-Certified Veterinarian in Abdominal Ultrasound and Echocardiography
- Cat Friendly Certified Veterinarian
Dr. Duke began her career in medicine working as a paramedic in the early 1990s. Her shift to veterinary medicine began when she decided to change careers and attend veterinary school in 1996. Dr. Duke graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She has worked in Chicago for the past 20+ years focusing on small animals including dogs, cats and all exotic pets. Dr. Duke’s major focus is canine and feline medicine, however, she has a great interest in exotic pet medicine as well. Dr. Duke has had the good fortune to train side by side with Dr. Sue Horton at Chicago Exotics in Skokie for four years and Dr. Pete Sakas at Niles Bird Clinic for three years, in addition to her extensive experience with dogs and cats. Duke Animal Hospital was opened by Dr. Duke in May 2011, initially as a house call practice and progressing into a permanent full scale veterinary facility which opened at 3941 N. Ashland in Chicago in April of 2012. Duke Animal Hospital is a state of the art veterinary facility providing wellness care, emergency medical support and illness treatment for all pets. Dr. Duke’s vision includes caring for companion pets from their juvenile period through their geriatric years providing high quality medical care and guidance for the pet and their human partners.Dr. Duke is pictured with two of her three cats (Elsa and Anna) and her late dog, Gidgit. She also has a cat named Lady Gaga, and two rescued stray dogs, Candy Ann and Katie, who were found wandering the streets of Chicago. They are now living the life of luxury with their own personal dog beds, fluffy blankets, pillows, and cushions spread all over Dr. Duke's house!
Dr. Duke is a member of the following organizations:
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- American Animal Hospital Association
- Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
- Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
- American Association of Feline Practitioners
- Association of Avian Veterinarians
- Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
- Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
- Chicago Turtle Club
- Chicago Herpetological Society
- House Rabbit Society of Chicago
- Greater Chicago Ferret Association
- The Critter Corral
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